Gone are the days when we had to run to the aesthetician to get a chemical peel done. Today, you can easily get a chemical peel done at your home. Chemical exfoliators or chemical peels are fast replacing physical exfoliators (like scrubs). They provide deeper exfoliation than physical exfoliators and improve skin texture. Compared to professional peeling, at-home chemical peels are mild and easy to use. If you are contemplating diving into the world of at-home chemical peels, here are the best products you can start with.
Top 10 At-Home Chemical Peels
1. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Product Claims
This is a cult favorite and a holy grail for all those who swear by chemical peels. This 30% AHA and 2% BHA formula combines three acids – lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids. It is a 10-minute exfoliating peel that helps to reduce spots and blemishes and appearance of lines and improves your skin texture with continued use. It is suitable for normal, oily, and combination skin types.
Note: This product doesn’t come with any safety seal or plastic wrap. None of The Ordinary products have any safety seal.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- No formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals
- Mineral oil-free
- Phthalate-free
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
- Gluten-free
- No harmful chemicals
- Safe for skin
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
2. Caudalie Glycolic Peel
Product Claims
Want radiant skin in just 10 minutes? This is the product for you. It claims to brighten your skin and make it smooth and glowing in only 10 minutes. It contains glycolic acid, and it exfoliates your skin gently and refines its texture. This is a dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested formula.
Pros
- Cruelty-free
- Hypoallergenic
- Safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin
- Gluten-free
- No synthetic chemicals (parabens, SLS, SLES, formaldehyde, etc. )
- Vegan formula
- Non-toxic
- No animal derived ingredients
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
3. Paula’s Choice RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment
Product Claims
This is a cocktail of three acids – lactic, glycolic, and malic acids. It has a super concentrated formula. Apart from the acids, it contains essential ceramides, peptides, licorice extracts, and allantoin that keep your skin smooth and prevent further environmental damage. This product is suitable for people with normal to dry skin.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Paraben-free
- Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
- pH-adjusted
- Sulfate-free
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
4. Lancer Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Product Claims
If your skin is dull and stressed, you can try this product. It contains 10% AHA, which is derived from Caviar Lime, and Australian fruit, which is rich in natural AHAs. It contains glycolic acid, phytic acid, retinol, and enzymes derived from pineapple and papaya that help resurface your skin, refine skin pores, even out the complexion, and minimize lines and wrinkles to deliver baby soft skin.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Phthalate-free
- Developed by dermatologists
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
5. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Product Claims
This daily peel formula targets three signs of aging – uneven texture and skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, and open skin pores. This chemical peeling formula is a combination of five acids that nourish your skin and delivers anti-aging benefits. These are pre-soaked pads and are ideal for anyone new to at-home chemical peeling.
Pros
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Phthalate-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Suitable for all skin types
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
6. Amorepacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder
Product Claims
This is a water activated exfoliating powder. In other words, you have to moisten your face and then use this powder to wash your face. This is a treatment enzyme peel that removes dead skin cells from the surface, provides gentle exfoliation, improves uneven texture, and refines the skin pores.
Pros
- Contains probiotic enzyme (Lactobacillus ferment)
- Sulfate-free
- SLS and SLES-free
- Paraben-free
- Formaldehyde-free
- No formaldehyde-releasing agent
- Mineral oil-free
- Visible results
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
7. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask
Product Claims
This is a BHA skin mask and especially suitable for dry and combination skin types. It contains natural BHA derived from white willow bark. It exfoliates your skin surface and minimizes the appearance of pores. It also contains pink clay extracts that remove excess oil and keep your skin pores clean.
Pros
- 100% natural formula
- SLS and SLES-free
- Paraben-free
- Formaldehyde-free
- Mineral oil-free
- Phthalate-free
- Sulfate-free
- No synthetic fragrances
Cons
None
Rating
5/5
8. Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial
Product Claims
This at-home chemical peel contains 25% AHA and 2% BHA and is a blend of glycolic, citric, lactic, tartaric, and salicylic acids. All these acids work together to improve your skin texture, minimize pores, smooth fine lines, and improve the overall clarity of your skin. It is suitable for all skin types.
Pros
- Consumer tested
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- No essential oils
- Silicone-free
- No artificial fragrance
- pH-balanced
Cons
- The pump packaging is inconvenient to use (causes product wastage).
Rating
4.8/5
9. Exuviance Performance Peel AP 25
Product Claims
These high-performance glycolic acid peel pads contain a blend of 25% AHAs and PHAs (polyhydroxy acids). Apart from glycolic acid, these peel pads contain mandelic acid and gluconolactone. They refine the skin pore size, improve skin texture, brighten the skin, and make it soft. These pads can be used twice a week (as recommended by the manufacturer).
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- PABA-free
- Dye-free
- Clinically tested (with positive results)
Cons
- Contains methylparaben
Rating
4.8/5
10. Natura Bisse Diamond Glyco Extreme Peel
Product Claims
This is a triple enzymatic exfoliation system containing 5 AHAs (glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, and tartaric acids). It provides deeper exfoliation and dissolves the dead skin cells on the skin surface. It minimizes spots and blemishes and makes your skin radiant. This can be used twice a week (as recommended by the manufacturer).
Pros
- Halal certified product
- Not tested on animals
Cons
- Contains parabens
Rating
4.7/5
Remember, it is important to always be careful before experimenting with skin acids and chemical peels. Not all acids will suit your skin, and that’s why a patch test is recommended. Chemical peels and skin acids increase the sun sensitivity of the skin, so using SPF and sun protection is non-negotiable. Also, if you are new to chemical exfoliation, it is better to consult a dermatologist and then go ahead with it.
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